Thanks and Congratulations !

PaperPusher wrote:Just wanted to know, what is the best time to arrive to get a token to collect an OCI card? If someone comes later in the morning is there a chance they will get turned away?

Thank you

Have a look here for collection times.

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR) Method of application: NCS (Hillingdon) Date of application: 18 October 2012 Date of receipt by UKBA: 29 October 2012 Date of debit of fees: 29 October 2012 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 4 November 2012 Date of receipt of approval: 14...

Hi Guys I have a question, I want to get OCI, I was born in India on about 1990, My parents are from other countries but they are not Indian, How can I proceed to get it? Do you meet the OCI eligibility criteria? Yes I do think I meet it. I don't know what they really mean but since I was born ther...

Tra2003 wrote:Thanks vinitmanu, if it takes between 7-10 working days then calling them Monday will be too soon. I will wait till towards the end of the week then. Thanks

Good Luck Tra2003 & keep us posted.

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary? Thanks anyone In most cases 7-10 workin...

I second Jambo ! However, is there a specific reason as to why you don't want to send your passport? Rest assured, in most cases you receive your passport back within a week.

Have a read where it clearly states that for the person born outside UK needs to send the passport alongwith the certificate of Naturalisation/Registration.

I am an EEA citizen. I understand that, if I become a British citizen by naturalisation, I should submit my other passport (the one of my native country) when applying for my first British passport. However: 1) do I have to send it also if I use the check & send service in a post office, or is that...

I'm inclined towards ssachida.. That's what I understood that you can't apply for visa and surrender certificate at the same time. However, hope you prove us wrong and it would be helpful to a lot of members if you can apply both at the same time.

Do let us know.

mrproblem wrote:Thank you vinitmanu. But at that time I haven't had any intention to stay long term basis. That is why I was bit confused

I agree, but it still forms a part of your continuous stay. Good Luck.

Hi , Had applied for renewal of my current passport which was expiring soon and recieved the same within 1 week after application at the HCI London. however on reaching home i found that my spouse name was missing in the passport (although it was added as an endorsement in my expired passport) any ...

Hi There, I came to UK in 2003 as a student and then I converted to HSMP in 2007 and then got the PR last year. In the AN application they are asking for 2.1 Date and place of first arrival in the United Kingdom (see page 7 of the Guide). Page 7 says 2.1 Enter the day you first arrived with a view ...

Have read through this Official UKBA page. Especially, 'Arranging the Ceremony'.

Is there a link to get a PDF of the passport application form. As I want to get practice filling the form. All my life have.. :) Or one have to get it from post office ? Do one have to pay to get the form ?? You can get a form from the Post Office and you don't have to pay the form. However, rather...

xechIE wrote:Hi Guys I have a question, I want to get OCI, I was born in India on about 1990, My parents are from other countries but they are not Indian, How can I proceed to get it?

Do you meet the OCI eligibility criteria?

There is only one "certificate number". This is the one you need. My omission: The AN form asks for a Certificate Reference Number which left me confused as there is a certificate number as well as another reference number right beneath. From your reply I take it that the 'Certificate Number' is th...

In order for your wife to apply for BC. You need to become a British Citizen first and she needs to have an ILR at the time.

Just realised something....

You don't need to wait for her to apply for her ILR first. If you are eligible, you can apply for Naturalisation in Sep. 2013 and then in Oct 2013 she can apply for her ILR.

My questions are: - Can my wife apply for BC with me in September 2013? - If not, would you please advise on the best route (in terms of timing and costs) for us to apply for BC? Regards, Conan 1. NO. 2. The earliest your wife can apply is after you become a Naturalised citizen. However, make sure ...

My questions are: - Can my wife apply for BC with me in September 2013? - If not, would you please advise on the best route (in terms of timing and costs) for us to apply for BC? Regards, Conan 1. NO. 2. The earliest your wife can apply is after you become a Naturalised citizen. However, make sure ...

Hi guys My first post. Thank you for having me here and i would appreciate if someone can answer my question My wife received Indefinite leave to remain in 2007 .at the time she submitted Esol level 1 (reading and writting_)and a letter that stated that she was at prelevel 1 when joining and could ...

The child can apply for OCI as an adult on her/his own merit and that should be sucessful Do not know what you mean by that. it is clearly written on the OCI FAQ that child cannot apply on his own unless his/her application is accompanied by adult application for OCI. @Manyaonisland, It did cross m...

However, you have a better chance of getting your query answered if you post here

The date of issue of ILR is 01 Feb 2013 and expiry date if ILR is 01 July 2022, 10 years from the date when I applied for ILR. ILR in itself does not have any expiry, it's the biometric card that comes with a expiry. You just got to renew it after 10 years like you renew your passport, bank cards o...